Insider Tips for The Tower

When it was first built in 1889, this iconic landmark was decried as a blight on the landscape of Paris. Today, millions of people come to Paris to take photos and take in the view. The view from...

When it was first built in 1889, this iconic landmark was decried as a blight on the landscape of Paris. Today, millions of people come to Paris to take photos and take in the view. The view from the Eiffel Tower is truly an amazing experience and definitely worth the cost. VirtualTourist Member Aznaphrodite shares some great tips to make the most of your time:

Purchase timed tickets on the internet in advance to avoid waiting in line for a ticket - To save time and money, you can forgo taking the elevator and take the stairs to the 2nd level. Only recommended for those who are physically fit and do not suffer from vertigo!

When you reach the 2nd level, avoid some of the crowds by immediately taking the elevator all the way to the top observation deck first and spend more time exploring the 2nd level on the way back down.

Get 3 gorgeous views in one. Head up before sunset to get the full daylight view. Watch a gorgeous sunset over the sparkling Seine River. Then see Paris slowly light up the evening.

There is no time limit for your visit so take it all in. Tres romantique!

To get the best photo you with the Eiffel Tower in the background, head over to Place du Trocadéro across the river and walk up the steps of Palais de Chaillot.

Having first come to Paris in October 1970, I moved from London in March 1971. Stayed just 18 months, during which time I married, and went back to London. We then decided to come back in May 1975 and...